If Jesus were celebrating Christmas with us today, I think he would wrap his gifts in colorful rainbow paper, tied with brilliant bows of joy. He would be excited for every surprise he had for his family. He would place homemade cards on each present with special poetry spoken to each child and signed, “Love, Jesus.”
He would have a special present just for his Father in Heaven, a crystal heart representing the gift of His life that fulfilled His Father’s longing for friendship with mankind.
For his mother, Mary, there would be a book of memories of all the special ways she loved him and brought him comfort and joy.
And for His earthly dad, Joseph, He would give a custom made carving knife, engraved with thankfulness for his loving home and family. It would have a diamond blade and a wooden handle embedded with heavenly stones.
Jesus would love singing Jingle Bells just because the kids love it. He would love all the traditional songs of Christmas. He would sing and play music till all laughed and sung themselves to sleep. Jesus, in all his joy, would dance around the Christmas tree and gaze upon every beautiful ornament and bulb. He would look at the nativity scene on the mantle and gently touch the little baby and the lambs. He would enjoy all the traditions around his birthday, and, you know... I don't think he would mind Santa, stockings, and Rudolph at all, simply because they bring delight to his children.
Finally, he would tell the gathered family the story of his birth, and remember aloud the monumental moment of grace, joy, and purity as the destiny of time was accomplished. God born as man – the hope of life and glory for all the children of the earth forever.
